Study of the tribological properties of surface structures using ultrashort laser pulses to reduce wear in endoprosthetics
Abstract Background Loosening of prostheses and functional disorders represent a far-reaching problem in the clinic, and the long-term outcomes are essentially determined by wear. Despite all advances, up to 10% of prostheses still fail after 10 years. In particular, more active patients show increa...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-06-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-020-01719-1 |